
Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with 426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to get through. The first few days are a write-off, with poor surf conditions and small, weak swell. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are a no-go, with onshore and cross-shore winds messing up any chance of a clean wave. You’re looking at tiny, short-period swell with bugger-all energy (99 and 69 on the energy scale for Wednesday, only climbing to 186 on Thursday morning). Not worth paddling out.
Things start to look up on the morning of Friday, the 31st of July. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm – and we’ve got a 5ft swell out of the south with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a solid 342, so there’s a bit of push. This is our first real standout. The conditions are clean, the swell is a nice size for an intermediate, and the glassy wind means the faces will be smooth. Broad Cove is the only spot in the game, and this Friday morning window is the one to circle. The water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year at 56°, a notable anomaly of 3° below average, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.
Saturday the 1st of August morning is also looking promising. Early light offshore wind from the northwest at 10 km/h, with a 4ft south swell. The energy is a moderate 276, and the offshore breeze will groom it up nicely. That’s a clean morning session right there. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with a cross-onshore breeze, so get in early.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a mixed bag. Sunday the 2nd drops off, and Monday the 3rd is poor again. Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon shows a spike in energy up to 372 with a 5ft swell, but the wind is a moderate 25 km/h cross-offshore. It’ll be clean, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it might be a bit bumpy and less organised. Wednesday the 5th has a similar story with smaller swell.
After that, from the 6th of August right through to the 13th, we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The energy values are mostly in the double digits, and the swell periods are short. It’s a real flat run. For a spot like Broad Cove, which is fairly consistent, this is a bit of a bummer, but it happens.
So, to wrap it up: the only real windows for a decent paddle are Friday morning the 31st of July – that’s your best bet with glassy conditions and a solid 5ft south swell – and Saturday morning the 1st of August with the offshore wind. After that, you’re waiting on a change in the pattern. Keep your eyes on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
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85 | 55 | 66 | 141 | 199 | 142 | 327 | 405 | 426 | 274 | 184 | 140 | 120 | 130 | 100 | 98 | 42 | 46 | 83 | 220 | 150 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:13AM1.44m | 9:12PM1.65m | 9:50AM1.49m | 9:50PM1.66m | 10:26AM1.53m | 10:28PM1.65m | 11:01AM1.57m | 11:06PM1.61m | 11:37AM1.60m | 11:47PM1.57m | 12:16PM1.62m | 00:31AM1.51m | 12:58PM1.63m | 1:20AM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM0.44m | 3:39AM0.22m | 3:42PM0.40m | 4:14AM0.20m | 4:21PM0.37m | 4:48AM0.20m | 5:01PM0.35m | 5:22AM0.22m | 5:43PM0.34m | 5:59AM0.25m | 6:28PM0.34m | 6:38AM0.30m | 7:17PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 |
85 | 55 | 66 | 141 | 199 | 142 | 327 | 405 | 426 | 274 | 184 | 140 | 120 | 3 | 100 | 3 | 42 | 27 | 83 | 142 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 |
25 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 67 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | E 7 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 |
14 | 14 | 14 | — | 40 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | S 8 | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 4 | S 5 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
— | — | 30 | 34 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 130 | 16 | 98 | 14 | 46 | — | 220 | 150 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 338 | 719 | 611 | 510 | 24 | 105 | 0 | 397 | 0 | 0 | 2915 | 0 | 97 | 1313 | 97 | 1066 | 867 | 510 | 647 | 695 | 525 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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